1916
crayon
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1916 crayon by Maurice Sterne, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting looks like a stormy landscape made with ink and crayon. The sky is heavy and dark, with quick, messy strokes that suggest clouds or rain. Below, jagged lines and shapes could be trees or hills, all tangled together. The whole thing feels rough and fast, like it was drawn in one go. The artist used lots of overlapping lines to build up dark and light areas. It’s not a clear scene—more like a mood or a quick sketch. The paper shows through in spots, making it look even more raw. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists use lines to create depth.
Maurice Sterne (Latvian: Moriss Šterns, 1877 or 1878 – July 23, 1957) was an American sculptor and painter remembered for his association with philanthropist Mabel Dodge Luhan, to whom he was married from 1916 to 1923.
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